A man has been charged with dangerous driving after a car smashed into a house.

The crash happened in Broad Street, Sheerness, at around 5.30pm on Saturday (June 15).

Gavin Morland, of Cecil Avenue, Sheerness, was later charged with dangerous driving.

The 57-year-old appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court where he was bailed to a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court, on a date yet to be confirmed.

Images from the scene show about seven firefighters, with red tape cordoning off the area.

The road was closed while the emergency services dealt with the aftermath.

A police spokesman said: “Kent Police was called at 5.21pm on Saturday, June 15 to reports that a car had collided with a residential property on Broad Street, Sheerness.

“Officers attended the scene with colleagues from Kent Fire and Rescue and the Southeast Coast Ambulance Service.

“A 57-year-old man was arrested at the scene.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information related to it, is asked to call 01795 419119, quoting reference 46/98940/24. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the online form on their website.